Glass Ghost - Like A Diamond

Lightning Dust - Never Seen

The Sky Drops - Truth Is

Tim Williams - I Hit Another Wall

Thursday, September 24, 2009

guest DJ set today on WOXY: Ra Ra Riot

After three Lounge Act performances over the past three years on WOXY.com, Ra Ra Riot will now be taking over as guest DJs for the station. Tune in today at 4:30 pm ET to hear what they pick to play. I'm thinking there may be at least one Kate Bush track in the mix.

Yo La Tengo

Monday, September 14, 2009

vinyl giveaway: The Very Best

Warm Heart Of Africa from The Very Best became available digitally on August 25 but won't be out in physical form until October 6. To start the celebration a bit early, I have some vinyl to give away. If you'd like a shot at winning one, email me by Thursday, September 17 with "Warm Heart Of Africa" as the subject. Tracklisting is below.

Los Campesinos! - The Sea Is A Good Place To Think Of The Future

Black Moth Super Rainbow - Tooth Decay

The Joy Formidable - Whirring

Wednesday, September 09, 2009

tomorrow at Rock & Roll Hotel: AA Bondy

AA Bondy rolls through DC again tomorrow night in support of his latest album, When The Devil's Loose, which was released last week thanks to Fat Possum. The show is at Rock & Roll Hotel and has Dave Godowsky kicking the evening off. Doors open at 8:00 and the music starts at 8:30.

tour dates: Choir Of Young Believers

Denmark's Choir Of Young Believers will be here in North America for the first time in just over a month. Led by Jannis Noya Makrigiannis (guitar and vocals), the four-piece touring band also consists of Cæcilie Trier (cello and backing vocals), Jakob Millung (bass) and Casper Henning Hansen (drums).

Mika Miko

Monday, September 07, 2009

tonight at Black Cat: Chairlift

There's no better way to end your long weekend than with a show at Black Cat. Tonight the DC venue welcomes Chairlift to the backstage with openers John Maus and Pash. Doors open at 8:00 and tickets are $12.

Wildbirds & Peacedrums

Sweden

Wildbirds & Peacedrums were one of my favorite live acts this year at SXSW in Austin. I went ahead and snatched myself a copy of The Snake on import, but it's now available here in the States from The Control Group. The Swedish duo has three dates in NYC/Brooklyn, but sadly I won't get to make it to any of them.

The Entrance Band

Los Angeles, CA

"Still Be There" is one of my favorite tracks of the year. Great retro rock appeal! Their self-titled album is out now from Ecstatic Peace, and The Entrance Band begins their Fall tour next week with Amazing Baby.